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Trump says he "shouldn't have left" the White House in 2020; Harris pitches Gen Z voters Nov 04, 2024

Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris made some of their final pitches to voters over the weekend.

USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin talks through the allies Kamala Harris or Donald Trump would have in Congress if elected.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says Donald Trump would seek to remove fluoride from water if elected.

Quincy Jones has died.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise gives us some surprising facts about apples.

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Election anxiety is gripping the nation Nov 03, 2024

There's have been two assassination attempts, a last-minute candidate switch. There are not one, but two global wars, both of which are heating up. The news is overflowing with dire predictions of dictatorship and death threats against election workers. And all of this, sits atop an economy that almost no one feels is going well, despite record stock market gains, low unemployment and rising wages. Americans are feeling anxious. What’s happening? USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes has been talking with voters and poll workers across the nation and shares stories from the frontlines of the 2024 election.

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How the election could shape Trump's legal fate Nov 02, 2024

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down how Tuesday's election could impact Republican nominee Donald Trump's fate in several cases.

Hiring slowed down in October.

The Supreme Court rejects a GOP request to stop Pennsylvania from counting some provisional ballots. Plus, hear what new exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk polling found in the key battleground state.

USA TODAY Host and Producer Zulekha Nathoo talks about 'Healing After Helene,' a new documentary looking at the devastation and rebuilding in North Carolina's mountain communities.

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Ahead of Election Day, officials prepare for protests and possible violence Nov 01, 2024

USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire discusses preparations ahead of Tuesday at election offices nationwide.

New polls show mixed results in battleground states.

USA TODAY Education Reporter Zach Schermele talks about the importance of the college vote.

Police reveal the description of the suspect in ballot box burnings.

On Día de Los Muertos, activists honor the dead and decry social ills.

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SPECIAL | Harvard, Yale, MIT and more are accused of overcharging students with divorced parents Oct 31, 2024

In a groundbreaking federal class action lawsuit, 40 of America’s wealthiest colleges and universities are accused of conspiring to overcharge students with divorced or separated parents. The lawsuit claims these institutions required students to disclose the financial assets of their noncustodial parents, reducing the amount of financial aid available to them. USA TODAY Education Reporter Zachary Schermele joins The Excerpt to share how these universities got away with this alleged scheme until now.

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Supreme Court lets Virginia resume its purge of voter rolls Oct 31, 2024

The high court allows Virginia to resume its voter roll purge. Studies have found a negligible number of suspected noncitizens vote, but Republicans have made removal of suspected noncitizens a focus of their voter integrity lawsuits this year.

USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran talks about the election's impact on companies involved with deportations.

What do foreign betting markets say about the election?

We learn about the history of trick-or-treating from Halloween historian Lisa Morton.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions.

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SPECIAL | Can legislation combat the surge of non-consensual deepfake porn? Oct 30, 2024

Deepfake videos are spreading rapidly, fueled by sophisticated open-source AI models. MIT researchers reveal that most of these videos are non-consensual porn, targeting celebrities like Taylor Swift. But now even high school and middle school students, predominantly females, are being targeted. UCLA Professor John Villasenor joins The Excerpt to parse through the legislative and technological efforts to curb this surge of illicit content. We discuss the challenges of regulating AI-generated images, the importance of international cooperation, and offer practical advice for parents to protect their children from cyber sexual violence.

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Harris and Trump make final pitches to voters Oct 30, 2024

Hear the latest from Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump on the campaign trail.

The latest polls show a tight race less than a week before Election Day.

Voter roll lawsuits show how Trump allies could challenge the election.

Montana could hold all the cards for control of the Senate.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Rick Jervis tells stories of heroism and heartbreak from North Carolina a month after Helene.

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Biden votes early, calls out Trump's NYC rally Oct 29, 2024

President Joe Biden voted early Monday, while Democratic nominee Kamala Harris blasted Republican nominee Donald Trump's Sunday MSG rally, which has been marred by racism. Trump said Monday Democrats are using 'disgusting' rhetoric.

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses Trump's allies for a potential post-election fight.

The Pentagon says 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia are headed for Ukraine.

USA TODAY Wellness Reporter Alyssa Goldberg explains how crisis hotlines are preparing for a surge in Election Night calls. If you are struggling with election anxiety, help is available. Call or text 988 or contact Crisis Text Line by texting "ELECTIONS" or "ELECCIONES" to 741-741.

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Michelle Obama blasts Trump at Harris rally; Trump MSG rally marked by racist tropes and vitriol Oct 28, 2024

It was a busy penultimate weekend on the campaign trail for Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire discusses what our reporters found speaking with election workers in swing states around the country.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless discusses whether we should be worried about cyberattacks on U.S. infrastructure.

The World Series shifts to New York.

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Oath Keeper leader's family fears Trump pardon Oct 27, 2024

On January 6th, 2021, the nation watched as a violent attack unfolded in Washington D.C. That’s when thousands of supporters of Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol building. But how did we get here? In 2009, a Yale educated attorney and former Army paratrooper named Stewart Rhodes founded a far-right anti-government militia called the Oath Keepers. How did Rhodes come to create, recruit and lead the group whose name would become synonymous with the attack on the Capitol? And why is his family terrified that, should Donald Trump win the 2024 presidential election, the man they fear most could be pardoned and released? USA TODAY National Correspondent and Extremism Reporter Will Carless has spent years covering the Oath Keepers and the trial of Stewart Rhodes. He joins The Excerpt to share his conversations with Stewart Rhodes's family.

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Trump heads to Madison Square Garden for a closing campaign act; Beyoncé endorses Harris at Houston rally Oct 26, 2024

Democratic nominee Kamala Harris held a Houston rally with Beyoncé and others Friday, while Republican nominee Donald Trump prepares for an event at New York's Madison Square Garden Sunday.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry discusses how several Black women are trying to make history in the U.S. Senate. Find more of the three-part series here.

Israel completes military strikes in Iran.

USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee looks into how inflation is still slamming low- and middle-income Americans.

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Election season threats are growing more violent Oct 25, 2024

Threats against election workers and other officials have moved from messages to shootings and a bombing.

State officials say a cyberattack targeting Georgia's absentee ballot website was thwarted.

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page looks at the gender gap in this year's election and what new USA TODAY/Suffolk University polling tells us.

The White House issues a new student debt relief plan.

USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn discusses how campaigns are courting caregivers ahead of November.

The World Series begins in Los Angeles.

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SPECIAL | What is behind the steep increase in rental prices? Oct 24, 2024

Across the country, Americans are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of rent. Rental prices have gone up roughly 35% during the last five years, according to the real estate service firm Zillow. Recently, the Justice Department and attorneys general from eight states filed a lawsuit against a software company that helps landlords manage 16 million rental units nationwide. That company is called RealPage. According to the lawsuit, RealPage has shared data about rental properties that has led property owners to collude rather than compete in the rental market. Sandeep Vaheesan, legal director at the Open Markets Institute, joins us on The Excerpt to discuss RealPage and the recent antitrust lawsuit filed against them.

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Blinken entourage rushes to shelter amid Hezbollah attack on Tel Aviv Oct 24, 2024

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is visiting the Middle East this week, amid heightened tensions.

North Korean troops are in Russia, according to the U.S. defense secretary.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen looks into a new USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll that shows a majority of voters think Donald Trump should face charges even if he's elected.

An audit finds noncitizens were only 1 in 400,000 registered Georgia voters.

A Boeing strike continues.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé discusses a new report from the Congressional Budget Office on wealth inequality.

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SPECIAL | Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis present "Warriors" Oct 23, 2024

"The Warriors," both a novel as well as a late 1970’s movie, is now a concept album from the creative minds of Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, both of whom have too many credits to name. Eisa Davis, a Pulitzer Prize finalist for her play Bulrusher, is also well known for the play Angela’s Mixtape which, in part, explores her relationship with her aunt, political activist Angela Davis. Lin-Manuel Miranda is, of course, known for his groundbreaking work in theater and beyond. His musical Hamilton remains a cultural phenomenon. Eisa and Lin-Manuel both join us on The Excerpt to discuss their newest project, "Warriors," released on October 18, 2024.

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Court deals setback to Trump allies in ballot hand-count case Oct 23, 2024

Georgia's top court declined Tuesday to hear an appeal by Republicans of a decision blocking a new rule that would have required poll workers to hand-count ballots.

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page discusses new USA TODAY/Suffolk University polling into Americans' views about what's next after Election Day.

A judge has ordered the Pentagon to release records of Donald Trump's controversial Arlington Cemetery visit.

USA TODAY Trump Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson talks through Donald Trump's latest tactics with male voters in the final stretch before November.

Abercrombie's former CEO Mike Jeffries and two others have been charged with sex trafficking male models.

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What would Trump’s mass deportations really mean? Oct 22, 2024

Donald Trump is calling for mass deportations if he’s elected. USA TODAY national reporter Lauren Villagran breaks down the costs and logistical hurdles to his plan.

Trump faces a new lawsuit – this time accusing him of defaming the men who were exonerated after being labeled the “Central Park Five.”

TV personality Dr. Phil testified Monday on behalf of Robert Roberson, a man convicted of murdering his 2-year-old daughter Nikki in 2002. Here's a link to our interview with former Assistant Chief of Detectives Brian Wharton who helped to put Roberson on death row but who now believes he is innocent.

Several life-saving pediatric cancer drugs are in shortage and advocates say that corporate greed is partly to blame.

The debate over when pregnancy begins is causing confusion and access problems for women who are seeking birth control. USA Today national correspondent Elizabeth Weise talks about the war over contraceptives.

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Exclusive poll: With 15 days to go, the Presidential race is a tie Oct 21, 2024

With 15 days until election day, a new and exclusive USA TODAY Suffolk University poll shows the presidential race is a virtual tie. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page shares the poll’s key findings.

Democrats want you to think Donald Trump is getting weirder, while Republicans say he always has been.

An investigation is underway into a social media app’s leak of classified documents about Israel’s plan to retaliate against Iran.

On certain college applications, fewer students are identifying their race. USA TODAY Education Reporter Zach Schermele shares new data.

The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony honored a genre-stretching class that included legends like Mary J. Blige and Jimmy Buffett.

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Is exorbitant college coach pay sustainable? Is it ethical? Oct 20, 2024

College football continues to explode in popularity and revenue and this means the salaries of top coaches are skyrocketing into the millions. Earlier this year, Georgia football coach Kirby Smart signed a new 10-year contract that will pay him $13 million per year through 2033, making him the highest paid collegiate coach in the nation. But is the expense justified? USA TODAY Sports Reporter Tom Schad joins The Excerpt to explain what defense universities have for justifying such extravagant paychecks.

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New evidence unsealed of how Trump's Jan. 6, 2021 rally was funded Oct 19, 2024

New evidence has been unsealed into how former President Donald Trump's Jan. 6 rally was funded.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Will Carless looks back on a busy week in extremism.

A drone found Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. His DNA showed he hid with hostages.

USA TODAY Economics and Jobs Reporter Paul Davidson talks about a slowdown in hiring and how some employers are asking their current employees to do more.

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Hezbollah vows escalation after Sinwar killed Oct 18, 2024

Tensions continue after Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin takes a look at some longshot Senate races that could shake up 2024.

The Texas Supreme Court halts the execution of Robert Roberson. Listen to our September episode here.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down the independent review into the Secret Service and its handling of the first assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.

NOAA predicts another mild winter for much of the country.

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SPECIAL | How will Black voters impact this election? Oct 17, 2024

Black voters have historically voted reliably Democrat. Now, these voters are approaching this election is a more nuanced way. Is there a significant generational divide when it comes to engaging in politics, and when it comes to choosing a political party? USA TODAY reporters looked at a variety of issues and topics, ranging from climate change to retirement planning, through the lens of generations old, aging, and young. USA TODAY National Columnist Suzette Hackney joins The Excerpt to share how Black voters across swing states feel about the 2024 presidential election.

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Harris pressed on immigration, Biden in tense Fox News interview Oct 17, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris made her first formal appearance on Fox News Wednesday, while former President Donald Trump fielded town hall questions at an Univision event in Florida.

USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield discusses three swing state counties (and their controversial election officials) to watch in November.

The man arrested with guns near a Trump rally files a lawsuit, saying he was falsely called a threat.

USA TODAY Network Delaware Public Safety and Investigations Reporter Isabel Hughes talks about those lost in North Carolina floodwaters during Hurricane Helene.

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SPECIAL | In the US, how are different generations viewing climate change? Oct 16, 2024

In the 1980s, Republicans and Democrats alike were concerned about global warming. Today, how worried you are about the environment is more closely aligned with your political leanings. Though the climate affects everyone, younger generations are making major life decisions based on what is to come. USA TODAY reporters looked at a variety of issues and topics, ranging from climate change to retirement planning, through the lens of generations old, aging, and young. USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise joins The Excerpt to talk about the role of age in determining how we feel about climate change in this third of four specials exploring how different generations are handling life’s pressure points.

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DOJ sues Virginia to prevent it from cancelling voter registrations Oct 16, 2024

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses the DOJ lawsuit after Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he's he's purging voting rolls of noncitizens. Plus, a Georgia judge rules that local election officials don't have an option when it comes to certifying the election results this November by the state deadline.

The U.S. warns Israel to increase humanitarian aid into Gaza or risk losing access to weapons.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Deborah Barfield Berry discusses how a pastor is working to get out the vote at go-go clubs.

Giant pandas return to the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Plus, check out our special episode on panda diplomacy from earlier this year.

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Congress made overturning elections harder, but there are still loopholes Oct 15, 2024

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi discusses the 2022 Electoral Count Reform Act ahead of next month's election.

Donald Trump leads Kamala Harris on swing state voters' confidence about navigating the U.S. through foreign wars, a new Wall Street Journal poll shows.

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer talks about threats against FEMA workers.

Recent hurricanes brought infections, contamination and disease.

Massachusetts may become the third state to legalize psychedelics. But the industry faces hurdles cannabis never did.

The Europa Clipper has launched, searching for life on a Jupiter moon.

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US to send 100 troops to operate anti-missile system in Israel Oct 14, 2024

The U.S. will send an anti-missile system to Israel, and the troops to operate it.

A Nevada man was arrested with loaded firearms, multiple passports bearing different names and an unregistered vehicle at a checkpoint ahead of a Donald Trump rally. Who is he?

USA TODAY Congress & Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin discusses uncommitted Democratic voters and how they could impact next month's election.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen talks about how Donald Trump could fight to overturn election results if he were to lose.

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After Helene and Milton, what's next for the rest of hurricane season? Oct 13, 2024

Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated communities in the southern U.S., especially North Carolina, where hundreds died, and Florida. While forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, had predicted an above-average hurricane season, the intensity of these two storms caught the public by surprise. Do we need a new way of categorizing storms so people are better prepared? And what's next for the six weeks left in hurricane season? Ghassan Alaka, Director of the Hurricane Research Division at NOAA's Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Lab in Miami, joins The Excerpt to respond to these and other pressing questions on this catastrophic hurricane season.

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Hurricane Milton leaves widespread destruction; rescue operations underway Oct 12, 2024

The death toll from Hurricane Milton has risen to 17, while officials warn of billions in damages.

USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses how Mexico is holding the line on migration. Plus, former President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric about migrants during a Friday Colorado rally.

Donald Trump is in a better polling spot now than he was against Hillary Clinton or Joe Biden.

The Biden administration puts new sanctions on Iran's petroleum industry.

USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz explains how the cost of child care is hitting working parents hard, and has become one of their major election issues.

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Millions still without power after Milton Oct 11, 2024

Milton has moved to the Atlantic after slamming Florida as a Category 3 hurricane.

USA TODAY Senior National News Reporter Rebecca Morin explains how Latino men are shying away from Vice President Kamala Harris in the major battleground state of Nevada.

Former President Donald Trump unveiled new trade and tax deduction plans in a Detroit speech Thursday.

USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier talks through why the housing market appears to be an exception to inflation trends.

Ethel Kennedy dies at 96.

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SPECIAL | Talking about sex is hard, no matter how old you are Oct 10, 2024

Our beliefs about sex and marriage have shifted tremendously over the years – both a reflection and a driver of how we talk about sex. Baby boomers went in search of sex at Woodstock with minimal sexual education. Gen X groped at grunge festivals and in the back seats of cars as the AIDS crisis revealed sex's potential deadly consequences. Millennials found abstinence-only lesson plans in school at odds with the bountiful, never-ending pornography lurking on the internet. How does our age influence our sex lives? USA TODAY Wellness Reporter David Oliver joins The Excerpt is the second of four specials exploring how different generations are handling life’s pressure points.

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Hurricane Milton brings devastation across Florida Oct 10, 2024

Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm on Florida's west coast. FEMA Acting Associate Administrator for Response and Recovery, Keith Turi explains officials' response plan.

North Carolina lawmakers pass legislation that will make it easier for residents affected by Hurricane Helene to vote.

USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook breaks down what Israel's next move might be amid heightened tensions with Iran.

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz endorses abolishing the Electoral College.

The WNBA Finals tip off.

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SPECIAL | Are you prepared or panicked for retirement? Your age may hold the key. Oct 09, 2024

From Gen Z to the Silent Generation, Americans are approaching building their nest egg in vastly different ways. Boomers feel unprepared, while Gen Xers worry they're behind schedule, and Millennials – who are navigating student loan debt on top of rising housing, child care and education costs – are feeling the squeeze. USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé and Money Reporter Bailey Schulz join The Excerpt to share their findings in this first of four specials exploring how different generations are handling life’s pressure points.

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Hurricane Milton re-strengthens to Category 5 as it approaches Florida Oct 09, 2024

Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall Wednesday night. USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes reports from Florida's Gulf Coast.

A Democratic senator is accusing former President Donald Trump of steering the FBI investigation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Health insurance rates are climbing.

TikTok faces new lawsuits from more than a dozen states.

USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick talks about a new era of conservative comedy.

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Hurricane Milton grows 'explosively' stronger, reaches Category 5 status Oct 08, 2024

Hurricane Milton grew to a monster Category 5 storm Monday.

Hospitals are urging emergency steps on possible IV fluid shortages after Hurricane Helene.

USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick takes a look at how Georgia became a swing state.

Georgia's abortion ban has been temporarily reinstated.

USA TODAY Editor Karen Weintraub breaks down exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University polling showing Vice President Kamala Harris losing ground among Latino voters to former President Donald Trump in two major battleground states.

A judge gives preliminary approval for an NCAA settlement allowing revenue-sharing with college athletes.

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Milton to become a major hurricane Monday as it heads for Florida Oct 07, 2024

Hurricane Milton is expected to barrel into Florida Wednesday.

It's been one year since the Hamas attack on Israel. For more, listen to our special edition episode from Sunday.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses concerns over postal delays ahead of next month's election.

The FEMA administrator Sunday knocked former President Donald Trump's Hurricane Helene recovery claims.

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page talks through new analysis showing red states have gotten redder and blue states bluer. What impact does that have on our politics and our country?

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A year of hope. A year of pain. Oct 06, 2024

Shlomi Berger's 20-year-old daughter Agam was taken hostage by Hamas militants on October 7th, 2023. She was at a remote outpost of the Israeli Defense Forces and it was the beginning of her second day as a soldier. Her family hopes and prays she is still alive, though It has been months since the last sign of life. Nour Swirki is a Palestinian journalist and young mother of two who is now stranded in Gaza alongside her husband. Her two children, parents and siblings all crossed into Cairo when the border was briefly opened. Nour hoped she could follow soon after but that plan was scuttled when the border was abruptly closed again. Shlomi and Nour are just two of the many thousands whose lives have been upended by the events of October 7th and the year of war that followed. For both, it has been a year of agony punctuated by small moments of joy that somehow carried them through it all. This the story of that year, in their own words.

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As Trump returns to Butler, Pa., there’s one name he never mentions Oct 05, 2024

USA TODAY Trump Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson reports on how former President Donald Trump has referred to the July assassination attempt, as he returns Saturday to the same Pennsylvania town where the shooting happened.

The death toll from Hurricane Helene reaches at least 226.

The U.S. gets some positive news from the jobs market.

USA TODAY Trending News Reporter Jonathan Limehouse explains what new evidence in the Menendez brothers' case might mean for them going forward.

The European Union's top court rules that every member country must recognize official changes to gender identity acquired elsewhere within the bloc.

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US port workers and operators reach deal to end strike Oct 04, 2024

A massive strike at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports has ended.

Former Memphis police officers have been found guilty of witness tampering in Tyre Nichols' fatal beating.

Tennessean Investigative Reporter Kelly Puente reports from North Carolina, where the National Guard is working to assist devastated communities.

Two California dairy workers have been infected with bird flu.

Barbie releases a new doll for Diwali.

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SPECIAL | Allan Lichtman shares his 2024 presidential election prediction Oct 03, 2024

Who will win this razor-tight presidential election in November? Well, it depends on who you ask. Historian Allan Lichtman has accurately predicted the outcome of 9 out of the last 10 presidential elections, and he’s done it without the use of polling data. Instead, he uses a set of 13 keys to make his predictions. And, yes, he is almost always right. Who does he predict will win in November? Allan Lichtman, historian and professor at American University, joins us on The Excerpt to discuss his prediction and why his pick almost always emerges the winner.

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'Nation has your back,' Biden says to Hurricane Helene victims Oct 03, 2024

USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning reports from North Carolina, where residents are relaying harrowing stories of survival and recovery after Hurricane Helene.

Special counsel Jack Smith argued in a Wednesday filing that former President Donald Trump is not immune from election subversion charges.

Commercial Appeal Criminal Justice Reporter Lucas Finton has the latest from the trial surrounding the former officers involved in the beating of Tyre Nichols.

A third person has pleaded guilty in Matthew Perry's death.

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SPECIAL | Is Earth destined for another extinction-level asteroid event? Oct 02, 2024

Hollywood has long been enamored with end-of-the-world science fiction where asteroids play the leading role. But the reality is that asteroids did in fact lead to the end of the non-avian dinosaur era sixty-six million years ago. Could it happen again? How at risk is mankind and what steps are scientists taking to avert a potentially catastrophic collision? Robin George Andrews, author of "How to Kill an Asteroid," joins The Excerpt to discuss how scientists are working to literally save the planet.

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Takeaways from Vance-Walz debate Oct 02, 2024

USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey puts the vice presidential debate in context.

Search and rescue efforts continue in North Carolina and elsewhere after Hurricane Helene.

USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses the mental health toll border patrol agents are facing.

The ACLU is suing for information about the federal government's capacity to massively detain and deport immigrants.

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How social media is helping locate the missing after Helene Oct 01, 2024

USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Christopher Cann explains how people are using social media to locate missing loved ones after Helene.

A judge strikes down Georgia’s restrictive abortion ban.

California bans legacy preferences in college admissions.

East and Gulf coast dockworkers strike.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson discusses former President Jimmy Carter's ongoing impact on politics, as he celebrates his 100th birthday.

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Helene death toll climbs to 90 Sep 30, 2024

Millions are still without power after Hurricane Helene destroyed swaths of the Southeast.

Hamas says an Israeli airstrike has killed its leader in Lebanon.

Des Moines Register News Director and Politics Editor Mike Trautmann discusses a USA TODAY Network project that zoomed in on seven counties in seven battleground states that will likely decide the election.

MLB's playoff race continues Monday.

USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Eve Chen discusses how Indigenous voices are sharing the history and connection to American lands through guided travel.

Note: IATA's website is NativeAmerica.travel, not NativeAlaska.travel, as mentioned in the piece.

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Robert Roberson is on death row. The man who put him there now says he is innocent. Sep 29, 2024

In 2002, Robert Roberson brought his very sick 2-year-old daughter Nikki to the emergency room. She died the next day. After doctors diagnosed SBS, or shaken baby syndrome, Roberson was arrested and later convicted. He now sits on death row in Texas, scheduled for execution on October 17th. The man largely responsible for putting him there is Brian Wharton, the former police detective who led the investigation and subsequent arrest of Roberson. Wharton, now an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church, says he made a mistake and Roberson is in fact innocent. Will it be enough to save his life? Brian Wharton joins The Excerpt to share what made him, after all these years, change his mind.

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Helene wreaks havoc across Southeast, leaving at least 39 dead Sep 28, 2024

Helene has weakened to a post-tropical cyclone after killing dozens and leaving millions in the dark.

Israel's military says it has killed Hezbollah's leader.

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson discusses the Trump campaign's approach to getting out the vote.

The Justice Department charged three men for allegedly hacking the Trump campaign on behalf of the Iranian government in order to hurt former President Donald Trump's election prospects.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé breaks down why child care costs more than rent in some cities. Check out our deep dive episode from June on the child care crisis in America.

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Hurricane Helene moves to Georgia after historic Florida landfall Sep 27, 2024

Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida's Big Bend coast as a Category 4 storm Thursday.

USA TODAY Senior National News Reporter Rebecca Morin breaks down new exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University polling from Arizona.

The Biden administration announces new military aid for Ukraine, including bombs with the range to reach inside Russia.

There's a $20 million reward in a plot targeting former national security adviser John Bolton.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted. Dan Morrison, an editor in USA TODAY's Washington bureau, puts the charges in context.

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SPECIAL | Has Trump's incendiary campaign rhetoric created a new normal of political violence? Sep 26, 2024

There have now been not one, but two assassination attempts on Trump’s life. Both candidates now speak behind bullet proof glass at outdoor events. And after falsely claiming that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are eating pet dogs and cats, shooting and bomb threats have skyrocketed. Has political violence surrounding US elections become the new normal? USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer joins The Excerpt to unpack the story.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal criminal charges Sep 26, 2024

New York City's mayor has been indicted on federal criminal charges. The indictment remained sealed Wednesday night.

Hurricane Helene is set to make landfall as a Category 4 in Florida.

USA TODAY Pentagon Correspondent Tom Vanden Brook discusses the implications of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's push for U.S.-supported long-range missiles to reach deeper into Russia.

The U.S. and other nations call for an immediate 21-day cease-fire on the Israel-Lebanon border.

U.S. officials and lawmakers say Iran is trying to assassinate former President Donald Trump, and other political figures.

USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield reports on state election officials in several battleground states who say they would sue counties that won't certify the 2024 election result.

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SPECIAL | HIV is no longer a death sentence. But why is a viable cure so elusive? Sep 25, 2024

This year, for just the seventh time since the start of the HIV pandemic, a person was cured of the virus. That patient, along with the others cured, had received stem cell transplants to treat another life-threatening disease, blood cancer. But because these transplants carry a significant mortality risk, they're simply not a viable cure for the roughly 40 million people globally living with the virus. Dr. Sharon Lewin, Professor of Medicine at Doherty Institute at the University of Melbourne, Australia joins The Excerpt to discuss why, in the 40 years since the onset of the HIV pandemic, we still don't have a cure.

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Hezbollah says it fired rocket targeting Mossad near Tel Aviv Sep 25, 2024

Tensions continue along the Lebanon-Israel border.

USA TODAY Congress, Campaigns and Democracy Reporter Karissa Waddick talks about the importance of young blue collar voters this election.

A government watchdog blames leadership at the Education Department for a bungled FAFSA rollout.

Tropical Storm Helene is forecast to become a Category 3 hurricane as it hits Florida Thursday.

The Justice Department files an antitrust lawsuit against Visa.

Former USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Emily Le Coz talks through some of the other deadly incidents involving the ship operator in the Baltimore bridge collapse.

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US to send more troops to Middle East after Israeli strikes in Lebanon Sep 24, 2024

Monday was the deadliest day in Lebanon since 1990 after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison takes a look at the different approaches to masculinity by the Trump and Harris campaigns.

Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump in Michigan polling, but Trump leads in several other battleground states in a separate poll.

President Joe Biden will defend his legacy and U.S. involvement in the world, in a farewell speech to the U.N. General Assembly Tuesday.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise has the latest from the Coast Guard Titan submersible hearings.

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4 dead after weekend Alabama shooting Sep 23, 2024

A search is underway for the gunmen involved in Saturday's Birmingham shooting.

USA TODAY Breaking News and Education Reporter Zach Schermele talks about how shootings have upended schools nationwide.

A dormant nuclear power plant may soon be reactivated.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes discusses threats against election workers and how they're preparing for November.

Numerous studies find bird migration is changing in response to warmer temperatures for some migrating birds.

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Former TV anchor Connie Chung on the ups & downs of trailblazing career in new memoir Sep 22, 2024

Connie Chung was a groundbreaker. She was just about the only ‘girl on the bus’ during the McGovern campaign in 1972, then chased the Watergate scandal. She reached her dream job when she became the first woman to co-anchor the CBS Evening News, and the first Asian American to anchor a program on any of the networks. But it wasn’t easy, from the sexual harassment to what she calls the “big shot-itis” of most male anchors. In her new memoir, "Connie," she reveals how she would discover — decades later — how consequential her legacy really was.

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Top Hezbollah commander among those killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon Sep 21, 2024

Tensions continue along the Lebanon-Israel border, as Israel strikes Beirut.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses what the Secret Service says it got wrong in the July shooting of former President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump is making a renewed effort to secure a Nebraska Electoral College vote that could decide who wins the White House in November.

The Federal Trade Commission sues pharmacy benefit managers over high insulin prices.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé breaks down polling that shows Americans agree there's a retirement crisis - regardless of political party.

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Israel carries out strikes on southern Lebanon Sep 20, 2024

Israel unleashed strikes against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon late Thursday, adding to fears of an escalation in conflict along the border.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi discusses the latest controversial measure being considered by Georgia's Election Board.

A-list celebrities gave Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris a boost Thursday night during a livestreamed town hall in the battleground state of Michigan.

USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey discusses how Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is going after Kamala Harris' racial identity.

Shohei Ohtani makes baseball history, joining the 50-50 club.

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SPECIAL | The US aimed to clear its rape kit backlog. Many survivors are still waiting for justice. Sep 19, 2024

It’s been nearly a decade since the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, or SAKI, has been put into place, a relatively new grant program that takes aim at the decades-old problem of unprocessed sexual assault kits. Since its founding in 2015, SAKI has handed out nearly $350 million dollars in grant money to 90 local and state agencies across the U.S. But for many rape survivors, the program's promise of justice has fallen short. Thousands of kits still went untested and in many communities, there were few arrests or convictions. What went wrong? USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Tricia Nadolny joins The Excerpt to discuss what she learned in her investigation into what really happened with America’s rape-kit backlog.

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Fed cuts interest rate half a point Sep 19, 2024

USA TODAY Economics and Jobs Reporter Paul Davidson breaks down what the Fed rate cut means for the economy.

Lebanon is on edge after a wave of handheld device detonations.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison puts the Teamsters decision not to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in context.

The FBI reveals details of a Trump campaign hack, as Iran ramps up a 2024 election meddling campaign.

Flu deaths in children reach troubling highs amid drops in vaccinations, according to the CDC.

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SPECIAL | As it turns out, Americans are still full of hope Sep 18, 2024

On the cusp of an historic election, where partisan divides are tearing both families and communities apart, USA TODAY went out looking for hope in America. Over the course of the summer, USA TODAY reporters visited six towns, all named Hope, to gauge the mood of the voters. Podcast host Dana Taylor's visit to Hope, Arkansas was among them and was featured in part one of this series on Hope in America, which aired last Sunday. Following our reporting on the ground, USA TODAY conducted an exclusive poll with voters. USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page joins The Excerpt to share her insights.

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Hundreds of Hezbollah pagers explode across Lebanon injuring thousands Sep 18, 2024

At least nine people were killed, and thousands injured, including Hezbollah fighters, when pagers exploded in Lebanon. Hezbollah has blamed Israel as tensions continue along the Lebanon-Israel border.

USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield breaks down polling from the nonpartisan World Justice Project on whether or not Americans will accept election results.

Grassroots organizations in Georgia are working to register voters of color to push back against what they call voter suppression efforts.

USA TODAY Sports Columnist Nancy Armour explains how footage for Simone Biles' Netflix documentary could be the smoking gun in Jordan Chiles' medal appeal.

STI rates are skyrocketing among older Americans.

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Secret Service praised for stopping Trump gunman but questions remain Sep 17, 2024

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses the Secret Service measures on Sunday surrounding the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, and what's next for the suspect.

A range of celebrities 'love' Taylor Swift after Donald Trump's 'hate' comment.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison takes a look at how Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris fare in a new exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University poll from Pennsylvania.

The Coast Guard's Titan submersible hearing has begun.

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Suspect identified in Trump assassination attempt Sep 16, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is safe after another assassination attempt.

USA TODAY Democracy Reporter Erin Mansfield takes a closer look at Democrats' voting rights agenda.

GOP officials say states could punish colleges that divest from Israel. Could they?

USA TODAY Health Reporter Karen Weintraub breaks down the new FDA mammogram guidelines.

'Hacks' and 'Shogun' win big at the Emmys.

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Is America still the land of hope? Sep 15, 2024

America has always been the land of promise. For a better life for yourself and your family. For a better world, for your neighbors and countrymen. For a better future for all of humanity. But does America still have hope? Amid bitter partisan divides throughout our country, USA TODAY recently visited six small communities to gauge the mood of the voters. What do they all have in common? They’re all named Hope. For this episode, Dana Taylor visited the largest and most diverse of them all - Hope, Arkansas. (Bill Clinton clip courtesy of The Clinton Foundation)

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Trump defends debate performance Sep 14, 2024

USA TODAY National Political Correspondent David Jackson discusses how former President Donald Trump has approached the days since Tuesday's debate.

Russia pulls the credentials of six British diplomats in Moscow.

Boeing workers go on strike.

USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier discusses dropping mortage rates, and what might be around the corner for the housing market.

Astronauts left behind by Starliner share updates from the International Space Station.

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How police failed to see the suspected Georgia shooter as a threat Sep 13, 2024

USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer explains what experts are saying about police failures to see the suspected Georgia school shooter as a threat.

Former President Donald Trump held his first post-debate rally in Arizona Thursday. Plus, he says he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris a second time. We also hear about some new developments to his legal issues.

A judge overturns North Dakota's abortion ban.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks about the surgeon general's warning on parenting.

The Pac-12 adds four Mountain West schools.

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SPECIAL | She exposed a welfare fraud scandal, now she risks going to jail Sep 12, 2024

In 2023, Mississippi Today reporter Anna Wolfe was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for reporting that exposed how former Mississippi Governor Phil Bryant used his office to steer millions of dollars from a welfare fund to his family and friends, including former NFL quarterback Brett Favre. In response, the former governor sued her for defamation. Wolfe now risks jail time for refusing to reveal her sources for the story. Could this lawsuit be a warning to other reporters who might not be able to afford a good lawyer? Kelly McBride, Senior Vice President and Chair of Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership at the Poynter Institute, a global non-profit focused on strengthening democracy through journalism, joins The Excerpt to discuss the impact of the case on local journalism.

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Trump threatens to imprison political opponents. Experts are worried Sep 12, 2024

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi breaks down what democracy experts say about former President Donald Trump's threats to jail rivals.

What can betting markets tell us about the Tuesday debate?

A grieving Ohio dad asks politicians to 'stop the hate' toward Haitian immigrants.

USA TODAY Senior Reporter Jessica Guynn talks about anti-DEI efforts targeting LGBTQ+ rights, and how some companies are listening.

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SPECIAL | What do polls actually tell us? Sep 11, 2024

In the wake of the Trump-Harris debate, there's a firehose worth of new polls out, each purporting to show exactly how the event impacted voters. But what do they really mean? David Paleologos, Political Research Center Director at Suffolk University, a USA TODAY partner, joins The Excerpt to talk about the science and strategy of polling.

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Harris' forceful performance rattles a defensive Trump in presidential debate Sep 11, 2024

USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey gives his major takeaways from Tuesday's presidential debate in Philadelphia.

Taylor Swift endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will not appear on North Carolina ballots this year.

Secretary of State Anthony Blinken demands an overhaul of Israeli military conduct in the occupied West Bank after the fatal shooting of Turkish-American Aysenur Ezgi Eygi.

Would limits on alcohol service on planes and in airports prevent unruly behavior by intoxicated travelers? USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Zach Wichter discusses.

It's been 23 years since the September 11 terror attacks. Here's a gallery of photos that capture a day etched in world history.

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What to watch at the Harris-Trump presidential debate Sep 10, 2024

USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey takes a look at Tuesday night's debate in Philadelphia.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s name will appear on the Michigan presidential ballot, in a blow to former President Donald Trump.

Commercial Appeal Criminal Justice Reporter Lucas Finton explains what's at stake in the federal criminal trial centered on the death of Tyre Nichols. He was pulled over and beaten by five now-former Memphis police officers.

The search intensifies for a Kentucky shooting suspect.

James Earl Jones is dead at 93.

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After 26 years, a Border Patrol agent has a new role: helping migrants Sep 09, 2024

USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran talks about a Border Patrol agent who shifted to migrant aid.

The mother of the Georgia shooting suspect said she called the school before the attack.

A tropical system could be a hurricane by Wednesday in the Gulf of Mexico.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Elizabeth Weise discusses geoengineering and whether it could be a viable climate change fix.

The U.S. Open is in the books.

NFL Week 1 wraps up after a week of firsts.

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How to cope after a beloved pet crosses the rainbow bridge Sep 08, 2024

Losing a pet can be devastating. Animals become part of our lives, and part of our families. And that treasured time together often feels far too short. How do we make sense of those feelings and cope when we lose our furry loved ones? Tom Nichols, a staff writer at The Atlantic best known for his sharp political analysis, shares the story of his personal journey with Carla, his beloved cat who recently passed.

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Trump's sentencing delayed to after the election in hush money conviction Sep 07, 2024

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi reports on former President Donald Trump's hush money sentencing delay, and what it might mean for the election.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney says he will vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024.

Russia is ramping up election-meddling efforts to help Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris, according to intelligence officials.

Israeli troops shot and killed a Turkish-American woman who had been protesting against settlement expansion in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, officials said.

Feds are cracking down on 3D printers that turn regular guns into machine guns. USA TODAY Investigative Reporter Nick Penzenstadler.

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Father of Georgia high school shooting suspect charged with murder, child cruelty Sep 06, 2024

The father of the suspected Georgia shooter has been charged.

Hunter Biden pleads guilty to all federal tax charges he faced.

USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin breaks down the latest budget fight on Capitol Hill ahead of a looming government shutdown.

Teen vaping rates have dropped. But use of another product is on the rise.

USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Zach Wichter explains why advocates are applauding the Department of Transportation on steps toward better accessibility, though they say more work remains. Plus, check out Zach's weekly column on all things travel - Cruising Altitude.

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SPECIAL | Dating apps are tough. Is there a better way to find a match today? Sep 05, 2024

If you’ve been on a date in the past year, chances are pretty good that you met that person on a dating app. But let's be real here. Photo doctoring, endless DM's and misleading profiles can make using the apps a frustrating experience. Can alternative match-making experiences like bootcamp, chaotic singles parties or a good, old-fashioned night of speed dating help? USA TODAY Wellness, Lifestyle and Entertainment Reporter Charles Trepany has bravely experimented with some new match-making experiences and joins The Excerpt to share what he’s learned.

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FBI received tips about online threats involving suspected Georgia shooter Sep 05, 2024

Four people are dead after a high school shooting in Georgia.

The U.S. accuses Russia's RT network in a $10 million election misinformation plot.

Vice President Kamala Harris announces a rare policy break with President Joe Biden on the capital-gains tax rate.

USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen discusses the latest as a judge considers former President Donald Trump's election charges after a Supreme Court ruling this summer.

USA TODAY Money Reporter Bailey Schulz takes a look at consumer spending data.

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SPECIAL | Death doulas and the death positive movement Sep 04, 2024

If you’re the type of person who might enjoy five daily reminders about the certainty of death sent to your phone, you might like to know there’s an app for that. It may sound ghoulish, but the goal is to find happiness by living truthfully with the inevitability of dying. Death is, after all, our shared and unavoidable final chapter in life. Organizations like The Conversation Project encourage meaningful conversations with loved ones and caregivers about personal wishes regarding end-of-life care. What is the path to acceptance and easing into the reality of dying and death? Best-selling author Alua Arthur, a death doula, attorney, and founder of Going with Grace, joins The Excerpt to discuss the death positive movement.

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Harris heads into Trump debate with lead, rising enthusiasm Sep 04, 2024

USA TODAY Washington Bureau Chief Susan Page relays a new USA TODAY/Suffolk poll.

The Justice Department charges six leaders of Hamas with the Oct. 7th attack on Israel.

The Supreme Court rejects Oklahoma’s request to receive federal money for reproductive health care without providing referrals for abortion to those who request it.

Former President Donald Trump loses his bid to move his hush money case to federal court and avoid a New York criminal sentencing.

USA TODAY Consumer Travel Reporter Kathleen Wong talks about naturist camping.

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Israelis protest as Netanyahu pushes back over Gaza hostage deal pressure Sep 03, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing pressure to get a cease-fire deal done.

President Joe Biden boosted Vice President Kamala Harris to union workers on Labor Day.

With COVID-19 relief gone, teachers are losing their jobs.

USA TODAY Money and Personal Finance Reporter Medora Lee discusses how early access to your pay may soon be classified as a loan.

The Klamath River flows freely after the last dam comes down.

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Israelis go on strike as hostage deaths trigger demand for Gaza deal Sep 02, 2024

Mass protests and strikes hit Israel after the the bodies of several hostages were recovered.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Chris Kenning tells the story of an interpreter who fled Afghanistan, and how many who aided U.S. troops remain at risk.

The final sprint to November is here!

USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier discusses whether the starter home is still part of the American dream.

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Meet the T-rex of the sea: The Pliosaur Sep 01, 2024

The discovery of the fossilized jaw and skull of a pliosaur, a giant prehistoric marine reptile, has set enthusiasts on fire. What might these new bones teach us about how this ancient creature lived? One man with a front row seat to it all was legendary paleontologist Steve Etches, a plumber-turned-scientist who has been collecting fossils, from what’s known as the Jurassic Coast in southern England, for over 40 years. Steve joins The Excerpt to share the extraordinary story of finding and collecting this rare fossil, currently on display at the Etches Collection Museum of Jurassic Marine Life.

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Trump says he will vote against Florida's abortion rights ballot amendment Aug 31, 2024

Former President Donald Trump says he will vote against a ballot amendment in Florida that would overturn the state's six-week abortion ban.

USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire discusses what's at stake over felon voting in Nebraska.

There's a new turn to the Adnan Syed case in Maryland.

USA TODAY Senior Data Editor Doug Caruso explains why dam breaches are a national concern in the wake of the Rapidan Dam breach earlier this summer in Minnesota. Officials announced this week the dam will be removed, according to The Minnesota Star Tribune.

The college football season kicks off in earnest.

The Paralympics continue this weekend.

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Harris and Walz talk Cabinet hires and a viral DNC moment in CNN interview Aug 30, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat down with CNN Thursday.

Former President Donald Trump says he wants IVF treatment fully covered, and indicates he'll vote to overturn Florida's six-week abortion ban.

WHO announces pauses in Gaza fighting for polio vaccinations.

USA TODAY Breaking News Reporter Jeanine Santucci has the latest on the astronauts stuck in space months longer than anticipated.

USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé looks at why the number of uninsured motorists is on the rise.

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SPECIAL | Can a sociopath that is 'immune to remorse and guilt' learn to be a good person? Aug 29, 2024

Use the word sociopath in conversation, and you're bound to see some raised eyebrows, or worse. The word itself has become less of a mental diagnosis and more of an insult you hurl at someone. But what does it really mean to be a sociopath? Dr. Patric Gagne offers a definition from both a clinical and a personal perspective. Her new book is called "Sociopath: A Memoir," Gagne's first-hand account of how she came to terms with her own sociopathy, shedding light on an often demonized and misunderstood mental condition. This episode originally aired on April 3, 2024.

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Veterans slam Trump incident at Arlington National Cemetery Aug 29, 2024

USA TODAY Trump Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson explains what happened with former President Donald Trump at Arlington National Cemetery this week.

Telegram's CEO has been charged in France.

The Supreme Court rejects the Biden administration’s request to allow a student debt relief plan to remain in effect while its legality is challenged by Republican-led states. USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe discusses.

Two foreigners have been charged with 'swatting' U.S. officials.

Here's what to know about sloth fever.

An estimated 2.9 billion records, including Social Security numbers, may be affected after a National Public Data breach.

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SPECIAL | After being President of the United States, what comes next? Aug 28, 2024

Ascension to the role of President of the United States, arguably the most powerful job in the world, has to be a heady experience. But what happens when the term runs out? Stepping down from the American presidency is clearly a sizable career pivot. How do these leaders decide what’s next and what can we learn about identity and self-fulfillment from the choices they made? Bestselling author Jared Cohen joins The Excerpt to talk about “Life After Power," his new book about how seven presidents moved into the final chapter of their lives. This episode originally aired on February 14, 2024.

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New Trump federal election interference indictment aims to satisfy Supreme Court Aug 28, 2024

There's a new federal election interference indictment against former President Donald Trump.

USA TODAY Trump Campaign Reporter Zac Anderson reports on some of the latest TV ad spending by Donald Trump and whether Florida could be in play this fall.

Donald Trump adds Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to his 2024 transition team.

An Israeli hostage has been freed following a "complex rescue operation" in southern Gaza.

USA TODAY Wellness Editor Leora Arnowitz talks about neglect at Yale Fertility Center.

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More than 200 Bush, McCain, Romney alums endorse Harris for president Aug 27, 2024

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Joey Garrison discusses how hundreds of former aides of high profile Republican politicians have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith urged a federal appeals court Monday to reinstate the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump casts doubt on the September debate.

The Democratic Party has sued the Georgia State Election Board over new rules to 'prevent chaos.' USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Aysha Bagchi takes a closer look at the rules.

Starliner astronauts won’t return until 2025.

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